SAK help...

Tasselhoff · Dec 16, 2010

I need help choosing a SAK. I know I want a lock blade, a large saw, and not too much else. ( I do not want a million unused "tools"). I was also wondering if there is a SAK (or a like knife) that allows you to add or suntract different tools?

Thanks guys

crackerjax · Dec 16, 2010

The new swiss military knife has a locking blade its a good knife I have one around here someplace I think it might have a saw as well.

grunt soldier · Dec 16, 2010

the one handed trekker is a good version. locking blade. good saw. can opener. screw drivers. bottle opener and a awl. ohhh almost forgot tooth pick and tweezers. its a great woods knife

here is a video (not mine) on the one handed trekker. i have the camo plain edge blade and love it. perfect for woods bumming with any larger fixed blade i think

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBsijvYLVoM

crackerjax · Dec 16, 2010

grunt soldier said:
the one handed trekker is a good version. locking blade. good saw. can opener. screw drivers. bottle opener and a awl. ohhh almost forgot tooth pick and tweezers. its a great woods knife

Is that the green one with the rubber grip parts because if it is, that was what I was talking about. The new one handed deal with the backwards linerlock

VANCE · Dec 16, 2010

crackerjax said:
Is that the green one with the rubber grip parts because if it is, that was what I was talking about. The new one handed deal with the backwards linerlock

that sounds like my GAK german army knife

w/ the black rubber inserts makes me think its the wenger version

crackerjax · Dec 16, 2010

I will have to find it I know its 1 of 1000 first production of the one handed knife.

ESEERATFAN · Dec 17, 2010

I've been quite happy with the Victorinox Rucksack model. Sounds like it's just what you're looking for.

6shooter · Dec 17, 2010

As mentioned, the Rucksack and the OHT sound pretty much like what you want.

not-too-sharp · Dec 17, 2010

The Outrider meets your qualifications as well...

Tasselhoff · Dec 17, 2010

I like the Trekker pretty well. I also noticed that SOG makes a multi that allows you to take it apart and switch the tools out. That seems like it would be a nice feature to have but I have NO experience with anything from SOG and multi tools can be uncomfortable. Any of you know anything about the company or their multi tools?

Preacher Man · Dec 17, 2010

The Trailmaster, Forester, and Rucksack fit the bill. I personally like the Hunter. It adds one tool to what you describe, a short & curved serrated blade that I intended for skinning, but that I find useful for cordage, leather, and other uses.

KuRUpTD · Dec 17, 2010

Also take a look at the Vic Forester - RescueRiley gifted me one, it's perfect for woodsbumming.

bikerider · Dec 17, 2010

I like the hunter model. Locking blade, good size saw and fits better in the pocket than the OHT.

texastonydobbs · Dec 17, 2010

the Rucksack is my favorite model

6shooter · Dec 17, 2010

not-too-sharp said:
The Outrider meets your qualifications as well...

One thing I've noticed is the extra layer of the scissors and small
Phillips in the Outrider makes the knife a little bit thicker than the rucksack or OHT, and the added width makes the Outrider noticeably more comfortable to carve with.

Gadgetaholic · Dec 17, 2010

KuRUpTD said:
Also take a look at the Vic Forester - RescueRiley gifted me one, it's perfect for woodsbumming.

That looks identical to my Trekker (not a one handed opener version) except that I have the phillips screwdriver where the Forester has the corkscrew. I got my Trekker on sale from Amazon - it cost me ~$25 with free shipping. I can't believe how good it is for that price! The Forester would be just as good for those that prefer the corkscrew to the phillips screwdriver.

This is quite a large SAK which gives you a pretty decent sized blade and saw, the main blade + pry tool (thing that looks like a bottle opener, but no one opens bottles with one now days) both lock.